In the test we did, it was sufficient to allow the stream to shoot out towards the wheel and finish draining without spilling on top of the skid. Ours is a '21, but I don't think the drain location has changed. The oil filter on the other hand, horrible design.
Not sure where you read it won't fit 25+26. There should be no fitment issues. The only review I see on Amazon mentions the front mounting holes. The OE intercooler mounts (where the skid plate mounts) have a decent amount of play from the factory. They can be loosened and adjusted.
And yes...
Like @Brian_B stated, if you just want them on with the lighting cicuit, this is how we instruct to wire them. If you want to be able to switch them on and off, use the upfitter.
A year or so ago when we were developing the V1, these weren't available. Glad to see Ford has finally caught up to their production on replacement parts.
If I recall, those parts aren't available on their own. You have to buy a bigger part of the top to get them. As an altrnative, @IAG Off-Road has an EZ LIft and Pull combo that will replace those parts and give you more usability as a benefit.
IAG Offroad EZ Lift and Pull Combo